Williams: Bradley could return for No. 9 UNC at BC

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina coach Roy Williams says freshman Tony Bradley Jr. could return Saturday against Boston College after missing two games with a concussion.

Williams said Friday that Bradley has been cleared to play and went through a limited practice Wednesday followed by a shooting workout Thursday. He said Bradley would be on course to play as long as he has no setbacks following Friday afternoon’s practice.

The 6-foot-11 native of Bartow, Florida was hurt Jan. 11 at Wake Forest when fell to the court after a collision in the lane and appeared to smack the back of his head on the floor.

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Bradley is averaging 8.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game off the bench for the ninth-ranked Tar Heels (17-3, 5-1 Atlantic Coast Conference).

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